One-level circa 1954 Mid-century modern Kensington home with glorious unobstructed panoramic Bay views. Set in private, over 1/3 acre magical garden filled with colorful flowers, this home is a rare find. Prepare to be wowed by this custom-built original, located at the convergence of two cul-de-sacs. With floor-to-ceiling windows, wood paneling, and beamed ceilings, this light and welcoming home has a great feeling of spaciousness and privacy. Level out access to stunning patio with a waterfall, and a tiered garden graced by Japanese maples, cherry trees, mature redwood trees, rhododendrons, and a profusion of flowers. More great features include: Interior access 2-car garage with work bench, semi-circle driveway, owned solar panels, new roof 2021, new forced air furnace and AC 2021, glassed-in patio off primary suite. Near Kensington School Trail and Tilden Park, and a block from the bus stop for the 67 to Berkeley BART! Don’t miss this one of a kind opportunity.
Sold for $2,800,000
$2,800,000
1 Garden Dr, Kensington, CA 94708
3beds
2,306sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.46 Acres Lot
$2,511,200 Zestimate®
$1,214/sqft
$5,775 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,511,200
$2.18M - $2.86M
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Tiered gardenJapanese maplesMature redwood treesCherry treesBeamed ceilingsFloor-to-ceiling windowsWood paneling
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Listed by:
Todd Hodson DRE #00909437 510-701-1008,
Red Oak Realty,
Tania Balazs Jacard DRE #01469906 510-206-2686,
Red Oak Realty
Bought with:
David Gunderman, DRE #01313613
KW Advisors East Bay
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41097404
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Pantry, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Features
- Pantry
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Bamboo
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,306
- Total interior livable area: 2,306 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Terraced Up, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
- Pool features: None, Solar Heat
- Fencing: Partial Fence,Fenced,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Mt Tamalpais
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Bay Bridge,Golden Gate Bridge
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 5720700110
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Kensington
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2025 | Sold | $2,800,000+43.1%$1,214/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41097404 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2025 | Pending sale | $1,956,000$848/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41097404 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,956,000+50.5%$848/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41097404 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2015 | Sold | $1,300,000+147.6%$564/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/1995 | Sold | $525,000$228/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,208 +2.4% | $1,562,397 +2% |
| 2024 | $21,681 +2% | $1,531,763 +2% |
| 2023 | $21,257 +1.4% | $1,501,729 +2% |
| 2022 | $20,963 +0.3% | $1,472,284 +2% |
| 2021 | $20,906 +4.5% | $1,443,417 +1% |
| 2020 | $20,008 +1.7% | $1,428,618 +2% |
| 2019 | $19,684 +3.2% | $1,400,607 +2% |
| 2018 | $19,068 +1.7% | $1,373,145 +2% |
| 2017 | $18,754 +0.3% | $1,346,221 +2% |
| 2016 | $18,693 +68.1% | $1,319,825 +79.3% |
| 2015 | $11,119 | $736,244 +2% |
| 2014 | $11,119 | $721,823 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $718,562 +5.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $681,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $681,000 -0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $685,500 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $687,129 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $673,657 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $660,449 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $647,500 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $634,805 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $622,359 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $610,954 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $598,976 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $587,233 |
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Neighborhood: 94708
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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